Court Strikes Down Illinois Concealed Carry Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — In a big victory for gun rights advocates, a federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down a ban on carrying concealed weapons in Illinois – the only remaining state where carrying concealed weapons is entirely illegal.

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals said state lawmakers have 180 days…

Men's Journal Honors the 'Chicago Men of the Year'

Men’s Journal Magazine opened its interactive pop-up store with a tribute to their 2012 Men of the Year.

Honorees poured into the one-of-a-kind shop at 520 N.  Michigan Avenue in exceptional form, donning individual styles that made it apparent why they were the chosen few…

Beyonce Signs $50 Million Pepsi Deal

Beyoncé has cemented her place as a top earning pop superstar by signing a lucrative deal with Pepsi worth an estimated $50 million.

The singer has previously appeared in Pepsi ads, but she has now stepped up her involvement with the company by becoming the face of the brand and…

SEAL Team Six Member Killed in Rescue

One of the Special Operations troops involved in the raid to free an American doctor from the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan died of his wounds today.
A U.S. official confirmed the service member killed in the raid was a member of SEAL Team Six, the same unit that killed…

Australian DJ's Apologize for Royal Hoax Call

SYDNEY (AP) — They expected a hang-up and a few laughs. Instead, the Australian DJs behind a hoax phone call to the London hospital where the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge was being treated were deeply apologetic Monday as they described how their joke ended up going too far.

The phone…